Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev. 8
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1. BRRICANE YA 1800 FLEX User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS LA BCIOFS YOU BEI od 3 What IS MCG eG ici 3 LIMO AGKING ASTUCIA tea acateie st SN AS 3 GF bg ks AA ee rem te A AA A PP a a ere EE OO A EEA 3 SY 406 70 a AYE A A a ko ere te Petr ee eee De re ada 3 TV MOOS 5 fata halase ecu o a Gale cou ted soria cer ici 3 MA A A PvP PRC NPP POON Te PRC TT 3 Proquctialta Eliane eee ee eee 4 DAILY NOE Sr o a EE 4 2 INMOdUCUO Ninot 5 OVEIVIS Wes E 5 DIMENSION Sit tido nicnaca 6 SU A Pe O uae sea dee suacueuauetcel 7 A A Po T era nseneeseieieons 7 Reseting the Breaka scaccuccuuneascerleiuieul brs aadeniave aveueuy sesh in cess ures urewstenl sous tune dash ecu stentnne ney tacuarel ernest 7 MOUNN tataaccndtatsonsencntons E E faauveen dinemietadsacanedsnemnereonbiecsdontues amemuniaenscunsdaeew stants 8 OSMA 8 e A A E E PO A A een eee ede 8 e E a 9 Remote or Manual Operation cccccccccssseeceeeeseeseceeeeaeeseceeeseeeseeeeeseeaeeeeeseaaseeeeeseaaseeeessaaeeeseesaaess 9 Timer Remote Controller F621 asra E a EA eE EAA e 9 Fud Tank Indicator LE Disse iii iaaa 9 AUTO 7 Ohi fil galore 10 enore r a a nn a a 10 DMX DST ANO Mssari a chats axenaddstoen O eat 10 Setting the Starting Add Susini iii 10 DIMX GiANNGIN AlUISS a idas 10 DMX Quick Reference Ai oa 11 5 TECHNICAL INTO Malo Nica caia 12 Fogger Maintenance Cas teas tah AT SAA AA a Maal 12 A Oe eee or ee A 12 General TFOUDIESNOOUING unan 13 Tz Tecnica SDCCIIICAUOI2. Disclaimer The information and specifications contained in this User Manual are subject to change without notice Chauvet assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions and reserves the right to revise or recreate this manual at any time Download the latest version from www chauvetlighting com Copyright 2015 Chauvet All rights reserved Electronically published by Chauvet in the United States of America Author Date Editor Date R Isenstadt 4 15 2015 D Couppe 5 12 2015 Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 Page 3 of 16 Product ata Use on Dimmer Glance Outdoor Use Sound Activated DMX Master Slave Auto Programs X Fixed voltage 120V or 230v P Repiaceabieruse x X X User Serviceable Duty Cycle Safety Notes These notes include important information about the mounting usage and maintenance of Page 4 of 16 OB this product read before using the product Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning or resetting the breaker Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord If mounting the product overhead always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating Do not touch the products housing when opera
3. 27 6 lb 12 5 kg Note Dimensions in inches rounded to the nearest decimal digit Power Power Supply Type Range Voltage Selection e 120 VAC 60 Hz or Model specific 230 VAC 50 Hz Fixed Parameter 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz Consumption 1 364 W 1 300 W Operating current 11 9A 5 7 A Breaker size 15A 15 Power I O US Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector Hard wired Hard wired Power Cord plug Edison US Local plug Operation Heat up Time Tank Capacity Fluid Consumption 5 min 1 3 gal 5 I 150 ml min Fog Output Output 25 000 cfm Thermal Maximum External Temp Cooling System 104 F 40 C Convection Ordering Product Name ltem Code Item Number Hurricane 1800 Flex 120 V 05070160 781462202965 Hurricane 1800 Flex 230 V 05070320 781462206727 ROHS CER Page 14 of 16 Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 In case you need to get support or return a product R E TU R N S If you are located in the U S contact Chauvet World Headquarters If you are located in the UK or Ireland contact Chauvet Europe Ltd If you are located in Mexico contact Chauvet Mexico If you are located in Benelux contact Chauvet Europe BVBA If you are located in any other country DO NOT contact Chauvet Instead contact your local distributor See www chauvetlighting com for distributors outside the U S UK lreland Mexico or Benelux If you are located outside the U S UK Ireland Mexico or Benelux contact your A distributor of record an
4. 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 4 OPERATION Remote or The Hurricane 1800 Flex can be operated manually or with the included timer remote controller FC T The Manual button is located on the rear of the unit See the product Manual overview Operation Two other optional remote controls are also available a manual wired remote FC M and a wireless remote FC W Details on the optional controllers are available at htto www chauvetlighting com Timer Remote The FC T wired timer controller allows you to automatically trigger fog output by setting interval Controller and duration times LED indicator lights display the machine and controller s current state Rotary knobs set interval and duration times while manual and continuous buttons allow FC T overriding control 1 Plug in the fog machine to power and turn the power switch to the product on 2 Plug in the timer controller to the Manual Controller socket on the back of the fog machine 3 Press the lt TIMER ON OFF gt latching button on the timer controller The Timer LED Indicator above the button will light up The lt TIMER ON OFF gt latching button will remain on until it is pressed again 4 Setthe INTERVAL and DURATION adjustment knobs to the desired positions INTERVAL knob sets the amount of time in between bursts of fog DURATION knob sets the length of time that the fog machine will run during the burst 5 Press the lt CONTINUOUS gt latching button and the
5. 261 298 325 357 389 421 453 485 6 38 70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486 8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488 9 41 73 105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496 22 54 86 118 150 182 214 246 278 310 342 374 406 438 470 502 25 57 89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505 26 58 90 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506 28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508 DIP Switch Position DMX Address Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 Page 11 of 16 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Fogger Do not allow the fogger to become clogged After every 40 hours of continuous operation Maintenance US CHAUVET Fog Cleaner Quart FCQ through the system to prevent the accumulation of particulate matter in the heating element The recommended cleaning procedure is as follows Unplug the product from power Empty all fog fluid from the machine Add cleaning solution to the tank Connect the product to power and allow it to warm up Run the unit in a well ventilated area until the tank is almost empty Do not allow the pump to run dry 6 Refill with fogger fluid to continue using the fogger Run the machine briefly to cle
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7. NS aria 14 ACUSA 15 Comact Usina nal 16 Page 2 of 16 Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN What Is Hurricane 1800 Flex Power Cord Included FC T Wired Timer Controller Warranty Card Hanging Bracket with Mounting Quick Reference Guide Hardware Unpacki ng Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the package and are in good condition Instructions Claims If the box or the contents the product and included accessories appear damaged from shipping or show signs of mishandling notify the carrier immediately not Chauvet Failure to report damage to the carrier immediately may invalidate your claim In addition keep the box and contents for inspection For other issues such as missing components or parts damage not related to shipping or concealed damage file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery Text Convention Meaning Conventions 1 512 A range of values 50 60 A set of values Settings A menu option Menu gt Settings A sequence of menu options lt Enter gt A button Sym bols Symbol Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information Not AN following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm to the operator Important installation or configuration information The product may not function correctly if this information is not used Ei Useful information
8. ar any remaining cleaning solution from the pump and heater eS i Do Not operate the machine without fluid at any time Hurricane 1800 Flex Make sure you use FCQ regularly no longer than 90 days E Fog Cleaner Quart FCQ was specifically developed by Chauvet to clean your between cleanings to increase the life of your product Storage Before storing the fogger run FCQ through the system as described in the cleaning procedure above however only follow steps 1 through 5 Do not refill the tank with fog fluid if storing the fogger Cleaning the system prior to storage will help prevent any particles from condensing inside the pump or heater while not in use Test run your Hurricane 1800 Flex on a monthly basis to achieve the best performance Page 12 of 16 Hurricane M 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 6 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Indicator Status Possible Cause Heater warming up Red flashing Air bubble in fluid line Incorrect fluid Bue Blocked pipes Failing part Incorrect fluid Blue blinking Blocked pipes Failing part Incorrect fluid BIU Blocked pipes Failing part Circuit breaker or Excessive load on the circuit fuse keeps blowing Short circuit along the power lines N A No energy on power outlet Product does not Loose or damaged power cord power up Internal problem Wrong starting address on the product Product does not Wrong polarity setting on the respond to DMX DMX controller Loose
9. d follow their instructions on how to return Chauvet products to them Visit our website www chauvetlighting com for contact details Call the corresponding Chauvet Technical Support office and request a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before shipping the product Be prepared to provide the model number serial number and a brief description of the cause for the return Send the merchandise prepaid in its original box and with its original packing and accessories Chauvet will not issue call tags Clearly label the package with the RMA number Chauvet will refuse any product returned without an RMA number Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label DO NOT write the RMA number j directly on the box Before sending the product clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number RMA number A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the product properly Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging will be your responsibility FedEx packing or double boxing are recommended Chauvet reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace returned product s Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 Page 15 of 16 CONTACT US Page 16 of 16 WORLD HEADQUARTERS Chauvet General Information Technical Support Address 5200 NW 108 Avenue Voice 954 577 4455 Press 4 Sunrise FL 33351 Fax 954 756
10. e product should not move from this position However the front portion of the fog machine can tilt up and down in the desired direction This is secured by using the bracket adjustment knobs Rigging Mounting Diagram Pointing up Page 8 of 16 Before deciding on a location always make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance and fluid replenishment Make sure that the structure or surface onto which you are mounting the product can support the product s weight see the Technical Specifications When mounting the product overhead always use a safety cable Mount the product securely to a rigging point such as an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has 13 mm holes which are appropriate for this purpose The rubber feet also serve as floor supports and allow for surface mounting When mounting the product on the floor make sure that the product and cables are away from people and vehicles Safety dj Hanging Clamp NOTE CLAMP AND SAFETY CABLE SOLD SEPARATELY Pointing 7 down N j MN While operating the Hurricane 1800 Flex make sure there is adequate fog fluid in the machine to prevent pump and heater damage When fluid runs low the auto cut off feature will activate Simply add more fog fluid to continue using the Hurricane 1800 Flex Hurricane
11. emoved from the system Then it will sense that there is no fluid and will automatically stop the fog output An indication that this has occurred is when the LED s that are lighting the fluid tank are flashing This feature takes approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute to engage once the fluid has emptied from the tank In order for the fog machine to automatically reset the trigger must be released either from the wired remote wireless remote the manual fog button on the unit or via a DMX controller If the DMX controller is used the DMX channel must be brought to a value of 000 0 in order to allow the fog machine to reset itself Once the tank has been refilled with fog fluid you may resume using the fog machine The auto cut off will automatically reset DMX Connecting a DMX controller to the Hurricane 1800 Flex automatically sets the product to E DMX mode There are both 3 pin and 5 pin inputs and outputs on the rear panel For more Operation information on DMX download the DMX Primer from Chauvet Setting the The starting address on the Hurricane 1800 Flex is set by using the DIP switch on the rear Starting panel with a binary version of the address desired If unfamiliar with binary numbering systems see the DMX Quick Reference Chart or follow the instructions below to determine Address how to set the address 1 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the start address Turn this switch on 2 Subtrac
12. fog machine outputs fog until the button is pressed again The Manual Power LED Indicator above the button will light up during continuous operation Note The duration of continuous fog output is based on the capability of the fog machine 6 Press the lt MANUAL gt button to momentarily output fog The fog machine will output fog for as long as you hold down the button During manual operation the Manual Momentary LED Indicator above the button will light up Note The duration of manual fog output is based on the capability of the fog machine Interval Duration Adiustment Adjustment Timer LED INTERVAL DURATION Manual Indicator Momentary LED Manual Power Manual Control LED Momentary Button Timer On Off ONO Continuous Latching Button Latching Button Fluid Tank The indicator LED inside of the Hurricane 1800 Flex shows the status of the fogger by p causing the fluid tank to glow as follows Indicator LED Red The product is heating up or will heat up once the trigger is released Blue Optimum temperature has been reached Ready to produce fog Flashing any color Fluid level is low Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 Page 9 of 16 Auto Cut Off This product has an auto cut off safety feature to keep the machine from becoming damaged This is referring to the operation of the pump When the fluid tank is empty the pump will still Featu re operate for a short period of time until all of the fluid has been r
13. he product Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center This product is not intended for permanent installation Use only CHAUVET water based fog fluid Drain the tank before transporting or storing the product To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan during periods of non use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it Keep this User Manual for future use If you sell the product to another user be sure to give this document to the next owner FCQ Fog Cleaner Quart was specifically developed by Chauvet to clean your Hurricane 1800 Flex Make sure you use FCQ regularly no longer than 90 days between cleanings to increase the life of your fogger Hurricane M 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 2 INTRODUCTION Overview Fog Fluid Tank Remote Control Input DIP Switch 5 Pin DM X In Out 3 Pin DMX In Out Breaker Power Cable M anual Fog Button TS eo Back Panel View Power Switch mn ounting Bracket Output Nozzle Adjustment Knobs x4 Front View Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 Page 5 of 16 Dimensions 15 in 380 mm 22 2 in 563 mm Page 6 of 16 Hurricane M 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 3 SETUP AC Power This Hurricane 1800 Flex has a fixed voltage power supply and it can work with an input voltage of either 120 VAC 60 Hz or 230 VAC 50 Hz depend
14. ing on the specific model To determine the product s power requirements circuit breaker power outlet and wiring use the current value listed on the label affixed to the product s back panel or refer to the product s specifications chart The listed current rating indicates the product s average current draw under normal conditions Always connect the product to a protected circuit circuit breaker or fuse Make sure the product has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire To eliminate unnecessary wear and improve its lifespan during periods of non use completely disconnect the product from power via breaker or by unplugging it Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 to 100 switch Resetting the 1 Disconnect the product from power Breaker 2 Allow to cool for 5 15 minutes 3 Using your hand press on the button for the breaker until it remains in place A Disconnect the product from power before resetting the breaker The breaker will not reset until it has been allowed to cool Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 Page 7 of 16 Mou nting Before mounting the product read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes Orientation This product may be mounted in a 90 degree angle horizontal provided there is adequate room for ventilation The tank of th
15. let Change to another outlet Check the power cord Send product for repair Set the correct starting address on the product Change the signal polarity on the controller Check the DMX cable entering the faulty unit Send product for repair Replace non DMX cables with true DMX cables Keep DMX cables away from AC wires or radio equipment Use a shorter DMX cable or install an optically coupled DMX amplifier right before the product with intermittent problems Install a terminator Fill the tank Allow the unit to reach the normal operating temperature and for the blue indicator to light Set the output to the highest level Power cycle the unit 1 2 times until the fluid reaches the sensor The blue tank indicator light stops flashing Fill the tank While the unit is operating pinch the fluid line between your thumb and forefinger and hold for 3 to 5 seconds creating a vacuum in the system Release the pinched portion and allow the fluid to flow naturally Fill the tank While the unit is operating remove but do not disconnect the fluid tank and tilt the machine at a 45 angle Refill tank with the correct CHAUVET water based haze fluid If you still experience problems after trying the solutions presented here contact Chauvet Technical Support Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 Page 13 of 16 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EE uh Length Width Height Weight eign 22 2 in 563 mm 13 4 in 340 mm 15 in 380 mm
16. or damaged DMX cable Internal problem Blue Signal cables are not DMX compatible Interference with AC or radio Intermittent DMX signals Problems DMX cable too long Terminator not connected No output or short output Spitting fluid Air bubbles in fluid line False Sensor Reading Priming LED Flashing Empty fluid tank Possible Action Allow the product to warm up completely This should take less than 10 minutes Allow the product to warm up completely Turn fog machine 45 to flatten out the bubble and allow the fog fluid to flow properly Turn off the product for 5 seconds and then turn it back on Repeat as necessary Note After more than 10 attempts contact Customer Service Clean thoroughly with CHAUVET FCO For full instructions see Fogger Maintenance Refill with CHAUVET water based haze fluid Contact Customer Service Contact Customer Service Clean thoroughly with CHAUVET FCO For full instructions see Fogger Maintenance Refill with CHAUVET water based haze fluid Contact Customer Service Contact Customer Service Clean thoroughly with CHAUVET FCQ For full instructions see Fogger Maintenance Refill with CHAUVET water based haze fluid Contact Customer Service Contact Customer Service Normal function Make sure that the total load does not exceed the recommended capacity of the breaker or fuse s nominal current Check the power lines and power cords Check power out
17. t the value of the switch you just turned on from the starting address number 3 Determine the largest value switch that is less than the remainder from the previous subtraction Turn this switch on 4 Subtract the value of the switch you just turned on from the remainder of the previous subtraction 5 Repeat steps three and four until you have a remainder of zero EXAMPLE STARTING ADDRESS Address 10 N ho 3 O Q Switch 4 8 Switcth 2 2 aaan N 00 8 o 992 Resolving address 233 128 105 Turn ON Dip 8 using simple math 105 64 41 Turn ON Dip 7 DIP swiTcH DMX VALUE 41 32 9 Turn ON Dip 6 1 1 Address 233 9 8 1 Turn ON Dip 4 22 1 1 0 Turn ON Dip 1 314 4 8 5 16 6 32 7 64 8 128 9 256 DMX Channel Channel Function Value Percent Setting 000 005 No function 006U 255 Fog output On Off Values Fog Output Page 10 of 16 Hurricane 1800 Flex User Manual Rev 8 DMX Quick Reference Chart DMX Address Quick Reference Chart DIP Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH SET A o al 0j 8264 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482 3 35 67 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483 4 36 68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484 5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229
18. ting because it may be very hot Do not mount the product on a flammable surface linoleum carpet wood paper carton plastic etc The product s nozzle is very hot during operation and it remains hot for a long time after operation has stopped The fog exits the nozzle at a very high temperature Keep a minimum distance of 6 5 ft 2 m from the nozzle to the nearest object Do not use the product as a space heater Do not drink or come in contact with the fog fluid If you do call your local emergency service 911 in the US for help Do not add perfume alcohol gasoline or any other flammables to the fog fluid Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product s housing are blocked Never connect the product to a dimmer Never carry the product from the power cord or any moving part Always use the hanging mounting bracket The maximum ambient temperature Ta is 104 F 40 C Do not operate the product at higher temperatures In the event of a serious operating problem stop using the product immediately Never try to repair t
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